Difficulties, obstacles, or problems encountered during the planning, development, and operation of a mining project
CHALLENGES
Official documents issued by regulatory authorities granting permission to carry out specific activities
PERMITS
Journalists, publications, broadcasters, and online platforms responsible for reporting news and information
THE MEDIA
Formal guidelines, rules, and procedures established by a mining company or regulatory authority to govern its operations
POLICIES
Waste materials generated by mining activities that pose a risk to human health or the environment
HAZARDOUS WASTE
The systematic recording and documentation of geological data collected during drilling
LOGGING
The process of boring holes into the earth's surface to obtain geological data, collect rock samples
DRILLING
The interactions and communications between a mining company and the local communities affected by its operations
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Regulations designed to protect the environment and natural resources
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Payments made by a mining company to governments or landowners for the right to extract minerals from a specific area
ROYALTIES
Individuals, groups, or organizations with an interest or concern in the activities and outcomes of a mining project
STAKEHOLDERS
The study and description of rock types, including their mineralogy, texture, structure, and formation processes
LITHOLOGY
The creation of detailed maps and geological surveys to identify and characterize the terrain, geology, and mineral potential of a mining area
MAPPING
Legally binding agreements between parties, outlining the terms and conditions governing their relationship
CONTRACTS
Periods of increased or decreased activity and production in the mining industry
HIGH AND LOW SEASON